Sony to launch motion controller for PlayStation 3 in spring 2010September 24th, 2009 Sony to launch new motion controller next springNEW YORK — Sony plans to release a new motion controller next spring for the PlayStation 3 video game console. The controller will work with the PlayStation Eye camera, which can track players' voices, faces and body motion.
Microsoft proposes (Project Natal) but Sony PS 3 exposes the real motion controller first! Game on buddiesJune 3rd, 2009 The Game is on. After Microsoft demoed their Project Natal concept for Xbox 360, Sony showed off a real prototype of their motion controller which looks like a wand with a color changing ball on top.
Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson posts 2Q net loss of €213 millionJuly 16th, 2009 Sony Ericsson posts another loss in 2QSTOCKHOLM — Handset maker Sony Ericsson said Thursday it booked another loss in the second quarter as the global economic crisis continued to weigh on mobile phone sales. The LM Ericsson and Sony Corp.
Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson posts 2Q net loss of euro213 millionJuly 16th, 2009 Sony Ericsson posts another loss in 2QSTOCKHOLM — Handset maker Sony Ericsson said Thursday it booked another loss in the second quarter as the global economic crisis continued to weigh on mobile phone sales. The LM Ericsson and Sony Corp.
Sony cuts price of PlayStation 3 by $100 to $299, plans new, slim versionAugust 18th, 2009 Sony cuts price of PlayStation 3 by $100NEW YORK — After months of rumors and anticipation, Sony says it's slashing the price of the PlayStation 3 by $100 to $299. Sony Corp. said Tuesday it will cut the price of the currently available 80 gigabyte PlayStation 3 effective immediately.
Sony India expects sales to drop next fiscalMarch 19th, 2009 KOLKATA - Consumer electronics company Sony India Pvt Ltd is expecting a lower sales growth in 2009-10 due to the global meltdown, a top official said here Thursday. 'We expect a sales growth in the range of 15-20 percent, lower from the current fiscal,' Sony India head (sales) Sunil Nayyar told reporters.
Hindus worldwide to intensify protest against Sony's Hanuman video gameApril 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - In absence of any satisfactory response from Sony Corporation, Hindus are planning to intensify their protest movement for withdrawal of its controversial "Hanuman: Boy Warrior" video game for PlayStation2. Spearheaded by acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who has stressed that this game "trivializes the highly revered deity of Hinduism", many other Hindu leaders and groups world over have joined the protest.
Summary Box: Sony cuts price of PlayStation 3 console by $100 ahead of holidaysAugust 19th, 2009 Summary Box: Sony cuts price of PS3 by $100GEARING UP FOR HOLIDAYS: Sony Corp.'s move to cut the price of its PlayStation 3 console by $100 comes well ahead of the holiday season and should boost sales not just for Sony but the video game industry as a whole during this important period. LONG EXPECTED: The 80-gigabyte PS3 will now cost $299 and a slimmer, lighter one is planned for the same price.
Sony VAIO X to set new standard of battery life for ultraportablesSeptember 3rd, 2009 Sony has shown off a new ultraportable with 11.1 inch display at IFA 2009 which they say will set a new standard for stamina with its all day battery life. The machine is built of carbon fiber to achieve a thickness of half inch and a weight of just a pound and a half.
Sony A850 24.6MP DSLR looks like a carbon copy of Sony A900August 17th, 2009 According to some leaks we found from the folks over at gizmodo, Sony's latest DSLR was being sold by an European Online Shop in both two forms of with and without the kit lens. They haven't told the name of the shop but they said that the camera was priced at 2,000 EUR which would translate to $2,860 - way above the expected price.
Seiko Automatic Discusburger is a Stylish and Cool WatchNovember 21st, 2008 Seiko has always been a great brand for watches. And they continue to be so as we preview the Automatic DISCUSBURGER SCBS007.
Microsoft, Sony take aim at gaming leader Nintendo at Electronic Entertainment ExpoJune 3rd, 2009 Microsoft, Sony take aim at Nintendo during E3LOS ANGELES — Both Microsoft and Sony debuted prototype motion controllers for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, while the only gadget that gaming leader Nintendo unveiled was a device that Wii users can use to check their pulse. "I wasn't surprised to see Microsoft and Sony copying Nintendo," said Forrester analyst Paul Jackson.
Sony incurs first net loss in 14 yearsMay 14th, 2009 TOKYO - Sony Corp suffered its first annual net loss in 14 years as the yen's rise against the dollar and harsh price competition amid the global economic downturn drove consumers away, the company said Thursday. Sony reported 98.9 billion yen ($1.03 billion) in net loss for the fiscal 2008 year against a 369.4-billion-yen net profit the year before.
Sony plans to come out with 3-D TV next year: ReportSeptember 2nd, 2009 NEW YORK - The Japanese electronics company Sony Corp plans to introduce a liquid-crystal-display television capable of playing 3-D programming by the end of next year, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. Sony is to announce its plans for the new TV next week at the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin, an unnamed source familiar with the plans told the Journal.
Sony Ericsson to Die Unless You Give Them 100 Million EurosMay 21st, 2009 Things are not going great for Sony Ericsson. Sales of their mobile phones were down by 50% during the first quarter which may be due to the gap in their product portfolio before new handsets get into the market.